Paysandu prepares for Série C return and youth coaching changes

Paysandu is preparing for the 2027 Série C season following a disappointing campaign that saw the club finish at the bottom of its final group in 2026. The upcoming competition will feature a new format involving 24 teams, where a single-round first phase of 23 matches will determine the eight teams advancing to the decisive stage. The top two teams from each of the two subsequent groups will earn promotion to the 2028 Série B.

The club faces traditional rivals such as Ponte Preta, América-MG, and Guarani in the pursuit of promotion. Other competing clubs include Figueirense, Caxias, Brusque, ABC, Santa Cruz, Botafogo-PB, and Gama. The Northern region will be represented by Paysandu, Amazonas, and Nacional-AM.

In addition to squad planning, Paysandu has announced changes to its youth coaching staff. Wesley Raad has been appointed as the new Sub-20 coach, working alongside Ignácio Neto, who will temporarily assist the youth team to ensure methodological integration with the professional squad. This transition follows the departure of former Sub-20 coach Pedro Henrique Chaves, who declined an offer to remain with the club as an assistant.